Zebra mussel rules expand statewide

ABILENE, Texas - To help prevent the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species, the Texas Parks and Wildlife commission has approved a new regulation requiring that all boats operating on public fresh water anywhere in Texas be drained before leaving a lake. The new rule takes effect Tuesday.

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